Each year on December 4th, we celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect and conserve all of the unique and invaluable wildlife that live in our ecosystems. In honor of World Wildlife ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Approximately one-third of wildlife species in the United States are listed as vulnerable, according to a National Wildlife Federation report (2018). All around the world, wildlife face threats from a variety of human caused-factors, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Back in the day when thousands of shrimp boats trawled the Gulf, Atlantic, and bays along the coast, fishing was a bit of a free-for-all. Shrimp populations were abundant, but catching unintended species (bycatch) was a fact of life. Up ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Each year, the Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention brings together forestry professionals from all over the country. From researchers to non-profit organizations, industry members traveled to Sacramento, Calif., to attend ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
: Taylor County's Bounty in the Gulf of Mexico From October 15th to May 1st each year, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico come alive with the activity of stone crab fishermen. Taylor County serves as a prime location for this seasonal harvest. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water, Wildlife
: The Profound Benefits of Artificial Reefs in Taylor County, Florida's Gulf of Mexico Waters Taylor County, nestled along the Gulf of Mexico's stunning coastline, is not only a haven for natural beauty but also home to a hidden treasure beneath ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water
Nature has a way of captivating our hearts, of inspiring us with beauty, strength, persistence and more. When we look more closely at those moments, we’re often reminded of the delicate balance that exists within our ecosystems, and how our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
2024 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS ARE HERE! It’s that time of year! Request your copy of the 2024 Florida Land Steward wall calendar. An annual land stewardship tradition, the Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
This November, we celebrated Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. All around us, niche stories of connection, triumph, cooperation, and coexistence are tucked away amongst stands of slash pine, thickets ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Living shorelines use natural solutions – installed plants and habitat structures – to strengthen beaches against erosion. Three living shorelines projects out of the Cedar Key-based UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS